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Oscar Movies Bhojpuri new entrant in BARC regional data week 50
MUMBAI: In the Bengali space, Colors Bangla and Jalsha Movies interchanged their third and fourth positions in BARC data week 50. Oscar Movies Bhojpuri emerged as the new player in the market by securing fifth position in the Bhojpuri market. Zee Kannada continued to be the dominant player in the Kannada space. No changes were observed in Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil and Telugu segments.
Bangla
Zee Bangla and Star Jalsha continued to be in first and second positions with 366948 impressions '000s and 314622 impressions '000s respectively. Colors Bangla and Jalsha Movies interchanged their third and fourth positions respectively with 69932 impressions '000s and 64544 impressions '000s. Aakash Aath continued to be in fifth position with 57418 impressions '000s.
Bhojpuri
Big Ganga, Bhojpuri Cinema, Bhojpuri Dhamaka Dishum and Housefull Action continued to be in first, second, third and fourth positions respectively with 43864 impressions '000s, 38495 impressions '000s, 13994 impressions '000s and 6477 impressions '000s. Oscar Movies Bhojpuri emerged as the new player in the market by securing fifth position with 2297 impressions '000s.
Kannada
Colors Kannada, Zee Kannada and Udaya TV continued to be in first, second and third positions respectively with 425910 impressions '000s, 399817 impressions '000s and 211325 impressions '000s. Star Suvarna and Udaya Movies stood at fourth and fifth positions with 179493 impressions '000s and 179123 impressions '000s respectively.
Malayalam
Asianet, the Malayalam general entertainment channel from Star TV retained its first position with 310692 impressions '000s. Flowers TV, Mazhavil Manorama, Surya TV and Asianet Movies also continued to be in second, third, fourth and fifth positions with 108223 impressions '000s, 86641 impressions '000s, 85330 impressions '000s and 59908 impressions '000s respectively.
Marathi
Zee Marathi, Colors Marathi, Star Pravah, Zee Talkies and Zee Yuva continued to be in first, second, third, fourth and fifth positions respectively with 392454 impressions '000s, 159632 impressions '000s, 129360 impressions '000s, 112082 impressions '000s and 49209 impressions '000s.
Tamil
Sun TV, Star Vijay, Zee Tamil, KTV and Aadithya TV retained their first, second, third, fourth and fifth positions respectively with 906402 impressions '000s, 502108 impressions '000s, 487544 impressions '000s, 316618 impressions '000s and 101685 impressions '000s.
Telugu
Star Maa, Zee Telugu, ETV Telugu, Gemini TV and Gemini Movies continued to be in first, second, third, fourth and fifth positions respectively with 646277 impressions '000s, 542091 impressions '000s, 473513 impressions '000s, 418739 impressions '000s and 189137 impressions '000s.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
